Good morning!

A familiar verse came to mind this morning and I would like to share it with you. “But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) This subtle reminder is powerful for all of us. My prayer is that we all rely on His power and not dwell in our weakened state.

Please make sure to return books, athletic uniforms, or anything that is ECA property. We are required to inventory these items and that will be especially challenging this year. Instructions for completing this process are below.

Finally, I would like to stress that we are planning to return to school this August. We have initiated a “Return to School Safety Committee” which will explore and determine the appropriate steps to move forward. We will release additional details in the upcoming weeks.

The following items will be covered below:

• Academic Announcements/Reminders

• Athletic Announcements

• Final instructions for returning ECA books, assignments, uniforms, etc.

• Building hours for May.

By His Grace,

Dan Moore, Building Principal

ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS/REMINDERS

“Wrapping Up”:

• May 18 - 21

  • Final week to turn in work, missing work, books and pick up belongings

  • Please see the drop off / pick up schedule

Late Work: We have extended beyond our normal late work policies to allow grace to students who are working to complete assignments.

Missing Assignments: Students will have until May 21 to complete and turn in assignments.

No Final Exams: 7 - 12 Grade will not have final exams.

FINAL GRADES/ASSESSMENTS:

From a general perspective, teachers have “lightened” grading criteria and remained flexible

We will be assigning final grades for the fourth quarter.

• TK - 2nd Grade: Final assessments/reports will reflect the learning process as well as effort. The goal of the final report is to communicate where student strengths and deficiencies currently lie.

• 3rd - 12th Grade: Our plan will allow for a fair and equitable fourth quarter grade and subsequent semester grade. The teaching and administration team are finalizing a standard process although, ultimately, teachers will exercise their professional judgement to responsibly assign the 4th Quarter final and semester grades in conjunction with school administration.

College Credit Plus Classes: Follow the college policies for CCP classes

Report Cards: June 5, 2020

2020/21 SCHOOL YEAR

Quite simply, we are planning to return to school! We are building a “Return to School Safety Committee” and will work through this process. Emmanuel’s environment is conducive to being able to plan and work around whatever we are tasked to do by the Ohio Department of Education.

• The 2020/21 calendar is posted on our website under “Resources”

ATHLETIC ANNOUNCEMENTS

There are new protocols for sports that have been released in the last few days, but the OHSAA is still working with the details and will be updating us soon. The Governor has cleared non contact and low contact sports. We will provide updates once we have additional information and a safe plan in place.

FINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL PICKUP/DROP OFF AND RETURNING ECA ITEMS

It is very important that all school books, library books, computers, athletic uniforms, or anything that is the property of ECA be returned. There will be no building entry during pick up / drop off times. All of TK - 4 grade students’ personal and school materials will be available at the assigned times below. Students in Grades 7 - 11 ONLY will have an opportunity to pick up items they need in the school at assigned times below.

May 20 from 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Final Pick Up / Drop Off (any student who not able to come previously)

• All books and assignments that will be dropped off must be dropped off by this date including missing assignments

• *Please remember: Remain in your car, return in a paper bag or envelope (no plastic) and have the student’s name indicated on the packet.

7 - 11th Grade Students ONLY
The following process has been developed for 7 - 11th Grade students who need to enter the building to pick up locker items or other belongings and drop off items including athletic uniforms:

For the Weeks of May 11 - 15 and 18 - 22 (both weeks carry the same schedule)

Monday: (May 11 and May 18): Families with the last name A-H between 8:00AM - 2:00PM
Tuesday: (May 12 and May 19): Families with the last name J-R between 8:00AM - 2:00PM
Wednesday: (May 13 and May 20): Families with the last name S-Z between 8:00AM - 2:00PM
Thursday: (May 14 and May 21): Families with the last name A-L between 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Friday: (May 15 and May 22): Families with the last name M-Z between 8:00AM - 11:00AM

• When you arrive, we recommend that you park around the front of the building where students are dropped off on regular school days

• Please go to the entry door and let us know you are here

• We will have someone to come and assist you to get the items needed and take any items you have for us

• We will help you take the items back to your vehicle

• We ask that you wear a mask while in the building (parent and/or student)

BUILDING HOURS FOR MAY

Monday - Wednesday: 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Thursday - Friday: 8:00AM - Noon